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Leinsdorf 1962 studio (stereo)
When you hear this great spirited Walkure you'll wish Leinsdorf had been allowed to make a complete ring, wonderful full vivid sound and some of the best singers ever to perform the roles, again very cheap $14 at Amazon USA

Furtwangler 1954 studio (mono)
This was first installment of a planned studio ring with WP orchestra, great mono studio sound (much better than any of the live Furtwangler Rings) with great golden era cast of 1950s singers, $15 used at Amazon USA

just got done listening to the Abendroth 42 Meister. What a wonderful live performance. the sound is great except for about 10 mins. to start act 2 and about 5 mins starting act 3.
Best singing I've heard. Would be a fav except for the wow i mentioned in act 2 and the predominance of the trumpet at the end. what a great Sachs. but a truly great performance.